Origin
Charleston, WV
Late night in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, WV to Chesapeake, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, WV
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Chesapeake, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Charleston and Chesapeake, West Virginia, this 13.5-mile drive is a straightforward, efficient option. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 18 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, the transit is highly economical for travelers moving through the Southeast region. The route relies primarily on I-64, Maccorkle Avenue, and WV 94 to bridge these two points. Because the distance is so short, you have complete flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to easily manage your departure time without complex planning. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, this route offers a simple, low-cost way to navigate between these two West Virginia communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Maccorkle Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| WV 94 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 125th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Chesapeake, WV.
1
Start on Dickinson Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dickinson Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lee Street East
3
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brooks Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
8
Turn left onto WV 94
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
WV 94
9
At end of road, turn right onto WV 61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maccorkle Avenue
10
Turn left onto 125th Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
125th Street
11
Arrive at destination
125th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Brooks Street
Turn left onto US 60 / Brooks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 64, I 77, I 79
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64, I 77, I 79
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 77 South: Beckley
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; I 77
Merge onto I 64; I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chesapeake, WV
Late night in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
NE 1 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-64, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.2 miles. As you transition from the interstate onto Maccorkle Avenue and WV 94, the road character shifts from a high-speed highway experience to a more localized driving environment. The drive remains consistent throughout, providing a predictable pace that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity. You will find that the shift between interstate travel and local roads happens quickly, keeping the drive feeling active despite the short duration.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Maccorkle Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / Brooks Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
689 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
689 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Charleston, WV
Full guide →Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesapeake, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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